BSc (Hons) Computing modules
Software Architecture
Year 1 core modules (ICT and networks)
- Computer and Mobile Technologies
- Introduction to Networks and Computer Security
- Rapid Development Tools
- Systems Design and Databases
Year 1 core modules (Computer science)
- Introduction to Networks and Computer Security
- Java Programming or C++ programming
- Systems Design and Databases
Year 1 core modules (Games programming)
Year 1 core modules (Software development and networks)
- Introduction to Networks and Computer Security
- Java Programming
- Rapid Development Tools
- Systems Design and Databases
- Web Development
Year 2 core modules (ICT and networks)
Year 2 core modules (Computer science)
Year 2 core modules (Games programming)
Year 2 core modules (Software development and networks)
- Advanced Java Programming
- Cloud and Web Services
- Enterprise Project
- Networks and Communications
- Rapid Development Tools
Final-year core modules (ICT and networks)
Final-year core modules (Computer science)
Final-year core modules (Games programming)
Final-year core modules (Software development and networks)
- Advanced Database Systems
- Advanced Networks
- Computing Project
- ICT Service Management
- Web Optimisation Strategy
Modules offered may vary.
We explain the purpose of, and need for, an architectural view of a software system. Software systems are built from interacting components that can be assembled in a variety of ways. You examine component construction and the ways in which components can be assembled to form high quality, robust systems.
This module:
- defines the meaning of software architecture
- examines component development, component interfaces and execution environments (runtime systems)
- analysis different software architectures
- debates why architectural perspectives and abstractions are needed
- appraises the role different parts of each architecture plays.
There is one lecture a week to describe the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for the subsequent lab session. In the lab session you construct, assemble, investigate and evaluate architectural components. Background research is required for you to make best use of the lecture and lab sessions. Instruction in the practical sessions is from electronic workbooks.